Stay ConnectedEvery song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. This is Pub Songs & Stories by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather.
All songs are used with permission of the artists and copyright holders.
I love to travel. That is reason I started my Celtic Invasion Vacations. I wanted to find a way to see the world. There is no better way to do it than with good food, good drink and great company. That's what my invasions are all about.
Today's show talks a wee bit about my Celtic Invasion of the Highlands of Scotland. I reveal next year's invasion. I update you on my upcoming CDs. You even get a sneak listen to my newest song. It flies by way to fast. In fact, I think I'll have to go into more details in a future show.
News:CD Update for Scottish Songs of Drinking & Rebellion
New Irish & Celtic Music Podcast: Songs of Irish Immigration
Rie Sheridan Rose releases a new book "The Marvelous Mechanical Man"
Celtic Invasion of Scotland: Nairn, Cragganmore Whiskey Distillery, Loch Ness and Uruqhart Castle, Inchamhome Priory, Duone Castle - Monty Python, Shopping in Scotland
Next Year: Celtic Invasion of Wales
Lots of Upcoming Shows. See my website for details.
Music:"Purple Flower" from TBA
"Come Take a Trip in My Airship" from TBA
"La-Di Da-Di Kitty Cat" from TBA
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I keep planning on doing a YouTube video on my three pieces of advice for new parents, but I'm still not totally comfortable with quickly and easily recording videos. There's something that always keeps me from it. It's my own lack of confidence. But with eight years of recording audio podcasts, I figured I'll just go ahead and do an audio podcast and I'll record the video later.
My Kickstarter campaign is a huge success. There are five days left in the campaign. I am $400 away from my second stretch goal. Thanks to everyone who pre-ordered this album and helped me hit the ball out of the park with this CD. Keep an eye open for TWO CDs of music from me in the future.
Today's music is a departure from the norm. I found a bunch of brilliant comedy songs from Manic Mondays, a comedy podcast.
News:"Rocky Road to Dublin" on YouTube
Sponsor "Scottish Songs of Drinking & Rebellion" on Kickstarter
Manic Mondays Comedy Music Podcast
Kenzie is Potty trained
Top Three Tips for New Parents
What to Expect When You're Expecting
Download "Tiziano Gunn" for free on CD Baby for a limited time
UPCOMING SHOWS: Georgia Renaissance Festival, California Autoharp Gathering and Celtic Invasion of the Highlands of Scotland
Music:"Rocky Road to Dublin" by Marc Gunnfrom Not Every Day Is St. Patrick's Day
"I Don't Matter" by Worm Quartetfrom Songs of the Maniacs
"Letter From a Cruise Ship (Hello Mudduh, Hello Faddah! 2013)" by Power Saladfrom The FuMP
"Tiziano Gunn" by Marc Gunnfrom Cat Songs
"When You Wish Upon A Death Star" by the great Luke Skifrom The FuMP
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It looks like I have a new CD coming out this fall. It's called Scottish Songs of Drinking & Rebellion. Five days ago, I launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the album. I met my goal today. To celebrate, I want to share some more great Scottish songs and tunes that I think you'll love.
News:Sponsor "Scottish Songs of Drinking & Rebellion" on Kickstarter and get it before it is officially released.
The Rogues vs. American Rogues Battle Ends Randy Wins!
Money raised for new webcam. Shows coming soon.
Poll: Will you join me in Venice or Ireland in 2013?
"Doctor of Gallifrey" by Devo Spice
CONCERTS: Georgia Renaissance Festival, California Autoharp Gathering and Celtic Invasion of the Highlands of Scotland
My Podcasts: Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, Pub Songs Podcast, Renaissance Festival Podcast, Free Celtic Songs, Irish Songs, and More
Music:"Donald, Where's Your Drunken Scotsman" by Brobdingnagian Bardsfrom Real Men Wear Kilts
"Prince of Darkness" by Ed Millerfrom Lolander
"Jigs and Hornpipes" by Jimi McRae And Sam Okoofrom Scottish Pipes and African Drums
"Lizzy Lindsay" by Colleen Raneyfrom Lark
"Donald McGillavry" by Emerald Rosefrom That Night in the Garden
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Enjoy St Patrick's Day Pub Songs! I spent the last couple weeks recording a ton of great St. Patrick's Day music for my Irish & Celtic Music Podcast and of course this podcast as well. This is the final show for the St. Patrick's Day season. Once again, I decided to highlight music from some of my favorite bands and friends. That means you're getting the cream of the crop when it comes to awesome pub songs by some of the Celtic musicians out there (I only know the best;).
Please be safe this St. Patrick's Day and have a great weekend!
News:What are your St. Patrick's Day traditions?
Happy Mr Bo Jangles Day on March 16th. Donate to charity like Feral Fixers and RAIN
New T-Shirts and Bumper Sticker courtesy of Jonathan David Gradin: Jesus = 42 (Don't Panic!)
Confirmed for DragonCon and GenCon
The Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer
Which CD I Should Release Next? The Winner was Scottish Songs of Drinking and Rebellion. Keep an eye on an upcoming Kickstarter fundraiser that will include the release of a filk CD as well.
CONCERTS: St Patrick’s Day Music ONLINE on Friday, March 15th with Marc Gunn. Watch it on YouTube. AND St Patrick’s Day Shows in Birmingham with Marc Gunn on March 16th
My Podcasts: Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, Pub Songs Podcast, Renaissance Festival Podcast, Free Celtic Songs, Irish Songs, and More
Free Celtic Music: Irish Song Lyrics, Confessions of a Celtic Music Junkie, Irish Songs for New Orleans, Free Irish Music, Free Celtic MP3s, Brobdingnagian Bards Free Celtic MP3s
Music:"Johnnie Cope" by Jasper Coalfrom Drowning the Shamrock
"Maggie May" by Master Bones Janglesfrom Lots O'Booty
"The Sleepy Reels" by The Tea Merchantsfrom One Lump or Two?
"Izzy's Irish Rose" by Black 47from Bankers and Gangsters
"Chi Mi Na Morbheanna" by Tania Oplandfrom Bonnie Rantin' Lassie
"Haste to the Wedding/The Finger" by Beth Patterson & Patrick O'Flahertyfrom Caelic
"We Will Go Home" by Pandora Celticafrom Out of the Box
"The Cat Came Back... The Cat's Perspective" by Marc Gunn's Cat Musicfrom Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers
"The Crested Hen" by Thomas "Doc" Grauzerfrom Infernal Harp Racket
"The Streets of London" by Ed Millerfrom Come Awa' Wi Me
"Top of the Morning Wood" by The Stubby Shillelaghsfrom Whiskey Business
"The Maiden And The Selkie" by Heather Dalefrom The Green Knight
"Mary Ellen Spider" by Rambling Sailorsfrom Ports of Call
"Emily" by Poitinfrom Bofiguifluki
"The Parting Glass" by Marc Gunnfrom Soul of a Harper and Best Irish Drinking Songs
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Ready for another show of Irish pub songs and other great Celtic music? With St. Patrick's Day just a couple weeks away, it is time to release my St. Patrick's Day music playlist. You heard my music in all of this year's shows. So this show is all about other great Celtic bands for St. Patrick's Day. These are some of my favorite bands and songs. That's the cool thing about hosting the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. I meet a LOT of amazing Celtic music groups. I originally planned only one St. Patrick's Day music playlist, but it seems I have a LOT of great friends. So I'm gonna split it up into two shows.
News:#1 on the Celtic Music Charts in March 2013
CONCERT: St Patrick's Day Shows in Birmingham with Marc Gunn on March 16th
CONCERT: St Patrick's Day Music Hangout ONLINE on Friday, March 15th with Marc Gunn
Buy One Celtic Album, Get One Free on iTunes, Plus Save on Celtic T-Shirts
Help Victims of Irish Music Top the Charts... Again
Limited Edition Celtic Lyric Pendants
VOTE!!!!! Which CD I Should Release Next?
Special thanks to Lauren Morris of Scorpion Ranch Studios
Music:"Risin' of the Mooon" by Terry Griffith from Songs from the Pub
"Jedi Drinking Song" by Brobdingnagian Bards from Brobdingnagian Fairy Tales
"The Sailor and the Mermaid" by The Gothard Sisters from Story Girl
"The South Wind" by Jed Marum from The South Wind
"Old Grey Cat" by The Dubliners Tabby Cats featuring Apryl Knight from Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers
"Danny in the Jar" by Emerald Rose from Con Suite
"Anachy Gordon" by Jil Chambless from The Ladies Go Dancing
"We're Irish Tonight" by Sligo Rags from Roll Me Down the Mountain
"Young Catherine/James Bethag" by Samantha Gillogly & Tim Maurice from Celtic Chamber Music
"Johnny Jump Up" by The Bilge Pumps from The Idiodyssey
"The Performer's Mask" by Vince Conaway from Labyrinth
"Ballad of Joss" by Bedlam Bards from On the Drift
"Somewhere In Kildare" by Don Gabbert from Tejas Go Bragh
"Billy Boy / Nancy's Fancy" by Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer from Stones on the Ground
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A month and half after the first show of the year, I am back with some more Irish Celtic Songs plus LOTS of news from The Celtfather. I had a busy a month, which included a flight to Texas for some shows at the award-winning Sherwood Forest Faire. But that's just the start of a ton of great news to share.
News:Nicole duPlessis now writing Marc's Blog Weekly News
Irish & Celtic Music Podcast sponsor search. Help me promote the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast for St. Patrick's Day.
Last day to join the Celtic Invasion of Scotland. There is still space available. Though I'll find out for sure at the end of today.
Alabama Celtic Calendar of Events for North Alabama. I started a new website with Jil Chambless to promote Celtic events in Northern Alabama.
Great time at Sherwood Forest Faire. Some well-attended shows and great response to my newest CD "Not Every Day Is St. Patrick's Day" (which topped the charts). Sherwood is now a Supporting Sponsor of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.
AnachroCon this weekend.
I made some updates to my St. Patrick's Day music site. You can still find my St. Patrick's Day playlist on iTunes as well as a limited-edition St. Patrick's Day Podcast.
Want to see my perform a live St. Patrick's Day show on Google Hangouts? That may be possible. I'm still working on my St. Patrick's Day schedule. Stay tuned.
New music video: Zombie Love Song. Plus posting videos of all my podcasts on YouTube too.
A Tribute to Love is re-released by Ichabod Zeuss.
I listed some of my upcoming album projects that are planned.
Gunns & Drums recording session for "How America Saved Irish Music"
POLL: What album would you like to hear next?
Celtophilia T-Shirts. Limited-edition shirt until the beginning of March. 4 new designs planned if they reach their Stretch Goal
Updates to Free Irish Music, highlighting Victims of Irish Music.
Celtic Music CD Store is now just a download store. I'm gonna juggle the idea of selling downloads from other bands.
Join my mailing list.
What would you like to hear from this podcast?
If there's something I forgot to share or do, PLEASE let me know.
Music:"Rising of the Moon" by Marc Gunnfrom Not Every Day Is St. Patrick's Day
"Irish Rover" by Rambling Sailorsfrom Port of Call
"Whiskey in the Jar" by Bedlam Bardsfrom Furious Fancies
"Led Zeppelin Polkas" by The Tea Merchantsfrom One Lump or Two?
"Waxies Dargle" by Marc Gunnfrom Happy Songs of Death
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It's time for a brand new year of the Pub Songs Podcast. Every year, I do something new with the show. This is the Year of the Celtic musician. If you love Celtic music, I hope you will join me. Pick up an instrument and play to learn. I plan to expand my Irish Song Lyrics website. So if you love the songs like I do, go find a song to learn.
News:Will "Not Every Day Is St Patrick's Day" Top the Charts? Buy it on Amazon and iTunes. New CD comes out on January 17th. "Not Every Day Is St Patrick's Day" on January 17th. Join my Street Team if you want to be a part of the promotion.
Irish Celtic Music Top the Charts. See how the results from that album.
Join my mailing list.
Updated: Irish Song Lyrics
Check out Not Every Day Is St. Patrick's Day on YouTube
Top Pub Songs Podcasts of 2012
Thanks to all the helpers!
Can you help me find sponsors or advertisers for the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast?
Thanks to subscribers of Song Henge, the fan club of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast
Thanks to the coming Minions of the Ren Fest Podcast
Shows for 2013January: Google Hangout Concert on 17th and Maggie McGuinness Pub on 19thFebruary: Sherwood Forest Faire, first two weekends and Anachrocon in Atlanta, GaApril and May: Georgia Renaissance Festival + California Autoharp Gathering in DunlapJune: Celtic Invasion of Scotland: Location for 2013 is pickedAugust: GenConSeptember: DragonCon with Brobdingnagian Bards Reunion and a new Bards CD
Music:"Nancy Whiskey"from Not Every Day Is St. Patrick's Day
"Close Your Eyes"from Kilted for Her Pleasure
"Jasper Tabby Kitty Cat-y"from Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers
"Auld Lang Syne"from The Bridge
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Wouldn't that make a great album title? I've had it on my to do list for so long with no progress at using it. So I decided to just make a podcast using that title. Maybe it'll inspire me to actually finish a Christmas album.... Or maybe not.
News:Thanks to everyone who voted in the Podcast Awards. Winners will be announced in January.
"Not Every Day Is St Patrick's Day" on January 17th. Join my Street Team if you want to be a part of the promotion. Sample the album now with "Celtic Music Is Freedom". Now on CD Baby, Amazon and iTunes.
Homepage Updated... Again
Mayan End of the World Music Clearance
New Hobbit Drinking Songs Sheet Music in Book form
Become a Patron of the Arts for Marc Gunn
New Album from Brobdingnagian Bards Next Year
Help Wanted
Music:"Celtic Christmas Elf Conscription Song" by Marc Gunnfrom Single
"No Snow Never" by Craig of Farringtonfrom A Rhyme for Orange
"Bog Down In Christmas" by Brobdingnagian Bardsfrom Christmas in Brobdingnag
"Hammered for Christmas" by Ceannfrom Single
"I Believe in Father Christmas" by Rathkeltairfrom Something Good for Christmas
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The polls open up tomorrow. Whichever candidate you support, go vote for them. The political system only works when we are active participants in it. This show features some great pub songs from my upcoming CD "Not Every Day Is St. Patrick's Day". Whether your candidate wins or loses, it's the perfect music to celebrate or drown your sorrow.
News:Vote for the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast in the Podcast Awards
Cast Your Vote in the U.S. Elections
Why vote? The marketing dynamics of apathy by Seth Godin
Are You Willing to Host a House Concert in 2013 in Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, or North Florida?
Want me to come play for you? Make a demand on Eventful.
New Hobbit Drinking Songs Sheet Music
Become an Official Gunn Runner
Upcoming shows:All Six Weekends of Louisiana Renaissance Festival, Hammond, LAShow times at 10:45am and 3:00pm
Non-Profit Feature: Arkansas Celtic Music SocietyThe ACMS is dedicated to supporting Celtic music in central Arkansas (and beyond). We have three missions:1. To organize regular "sessions" where Celtic performers can gather to play, sing, or dance. Other people may simply attend to experience Celtic music in its most traditional setting, the seisun.2. To arrange and promote concerts by well-known Celtic performers.3. To announce and promote other events in the area, which would be of interest to fans of Celtic music.
Music:"Whiskey in the Jar" by Marc Gunnfrom Not Every Day Is St. Patrick's Day
"Nancy Whiskey" by Marc Gunnfrom Not Every Day Is St. Patrick's Day
"Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye" by Gunns & Drums
"Old Fenian Gun" by Marc Gunnfrom Not Every Day Is St. Patrick's Day
"Arthur McBride" by Marc Gunnfrom Not Every Day Is St. Patrick's Day
"Old Dun Cow" by Marc Gunnfrom Not Every Day Is St. Patrick's Day
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Last time, I asked you to sign a petition for the Congressional Reform Act of 2012. The "Act" is full of falacies though. That made me realize why I so strongly encourage you to read the facts for yourself. Don't take political rhetoric or shock jock ranting as fact. Find out what is true for yourself.
News:Feature: Snopes on Congressional Reform Act of 2012.
Feature: Denied entry to the North Texas Irish Festival... Again. Secret on How to Get Booked at Festivals
Celtic Christmas Compilation - New Title "Keep the Celtic in Christmas" and Delayed
New Hobbit Drinking Songs Sheet Music
Become an Official Gunn Runner
Upcoming shows:Weekend, Oct 19-21, Stone Mountain Highland Games in Stone Mountain Park, GAAll Six Weekends of Louisiana Renaissance Festival, Hammond, LA
Non-Profit Feature: RESCU FoundationThe RESCU Foundation is a non-profit organization established to promote and maintain the health and medical well-being of the participants of Renaissance Faires, historical performances and other artistic events through financial assistance, advocacy, education and preventative programs.
Music:"MacArthur Road Set" by The Bordercolliesfrom The Road from Swannanoa
"Home" by The Crossingfrom Home
"Contradance Set" by Round the Housefrom Safe Home
"Dirty Old Town" by The Gobshitesfrom Songs Me Da Got Pissed To
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